<I>(Note from the Administrator: This message was originally posted on 1/26/00. Due to our move to new servers, the date and time attributed to this post is incorrect.)</I> <BR> <BR>There are very different feels to both places (skied Sutton as recently as last Monday, and Orford on Sunday). Sutton is more homey, Orford is more flashy. Orford offers easier direct Autoroute access from Montréal, which I suspect adds to the day-skier ratio. Sutton's "glades" are wide-open, while Orford's are tighter and more traditional eastern tree skiing. Sutton is nicely laid out for a family, as it gets progressively tougher as you move from west to east. Neither one has a single base, often a consideration for skiing families. <BR> <BR>Orford certainly "skis" bigger, but Sutton can be deceiving because it's spread out along a long ridgeline. If your franco-phobic, you'll find more English spoken at Sutton. Orford's ski town of Magog offers more in the alternative department than does Sutton. Sutton is more protected and sheltered from wind and generally nasty weather. <BR> <BR>So, it's a toss-up, but each has its own unique characteristics. I suspect that our recent story on Orford sparked this inquiry, but you can find stories on Sutton available here as well via <A HREF="http://www.FirstTracksOnline.com/qcski.htm">http://www.FirstTracksOnline.com/qcski.htm</A>. <BR> <BR>Have fun, and let us know how it turns out for you!
